By Paul Romano, Romano & Sumner, PLLC — Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization Quick Answer To contest a trust in Texas, you…
By Paul Romano, Partner, Romano & Sumner, PLLC — Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Quick Answer In Texas, you generally have two…
There are two types of property at death: (1) probate property and (2) non-probate property. When you pass, a probate court will typically oversee the distribution of all your assets…
The One Big Beautiful Bill passed into law on July 4, 2025, creating changes to the tax code and impacting estate, gift, and income tax planning. The OBBB impacts estate…
Whenever I describe my area of legal practice as “probate,” I am often met with blank stares, or polite nods of the head, followed by looks of confusion. For some…
When we die without a Will, we are deemed to have died “intestate” under the Texas Estates Code. This means that state-provided statutes determine how our assets are divided and…
When it comes to executing a will in Texas, the statutory requirements are relatively straightforward—but the execution ceremony itself presents an opportunity to go beyond the bare minimum. For attorneys,…
This past month, our firm had the privilege of participating in a "Lunch and Learn" event hosted by St. Laurence Catholic School, a local K–8 institution. The goal of the…
Starting a business is a stressful and rewarding endeavor that should never be taken lightly. There are a lot of little things that need to be done before the business…
For many wealthy families, it seems as though the money will never run out. Money pours in from investments and other assets. Lavish vacations, fancy cars, and designer clothes are…
